Msgr. John Zenz

Pastor of Holy Name Parish Birmingham, MI; faculty/board member SHMS; board member Academy of the Sacred Heart; Chaplain,Detroit Chapter of Christ Child Society

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[Msgr. John Zenz @MsgrZ]

No one gets a totally "smooth" pathway thru life, but partnering with God, the rough ways of our thinking can be made smooth.

[Msgr. John Zenz @MsgrZ]

Advent is the "front porch" to the new Church year. Consider what (or who) we are willing to wait for. To love is to be willing to wait.

[Msgr. John Zenz @MsgrZ]

How do you suppose God feels when we don't seem to appreciate and develop the gifts and talents He's given us?

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The "fluid" of a loving relationship with the Lord is something that never runs dry.

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All dressed up but nowhere to go. Jesus confronts the ever present temptation of Phariseism: focusing on externals & losing sight of heart

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All is gift: Can I humbly & gratefully accept the way God chooses to offer His blessings? Am I comfortable with God's largesse?

[Msgr. John Zenz @MsgrZ]

Stewards of God's Mercy: as we recall 9/11 let us remember that as God forgives us, He expects us to do the same toward all persons

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There will always be "Crosses" in our lives. We can make them Holy and beautiful by embracing them instead of fighting them or complaining.

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We need to know our place, to keep ourselves and all things in proper perspective.

[Msgr. John Zenz @MsgrZ]

"Lord, don't move that mountain; just give the strength to climb it!"

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Listen for the Lord in the whispers of life!

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With the Lord there really is a "free-lunch" - the Eucharist!

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In a world of "risk-management," God challenges us to take the risk of faith.

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God often sees potential - even in weeds...